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The diamond market saw subdued trading in January, with mixed reports on holiday sales, according to Rapaport. While demand remained…

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched a series of reports on the natural diamond industry, covering market trends, origins,…

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) USA has introduced GemPass, a new bundled certification package for coloured gemstones, at the AGTA…

India has become the world’s largest consumer of gold jewellery, surpassing China with total consumption of 563.4 tonnes in 2024.…

Two more attempted jewellery store thefts at Conestoga Mall in early February continue a pattern of smash-and-grab robberies in Ontario’s…

Mastercard will remove the 16-digit card number from credit and debit cards by 2030, replacing it with tokenisation and biometric…

The Indian government has removed import duties on seeds used in lab-grown diamond production and lowered tariffs on certain precious…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has completed its 100th field gemmology expedition with the landmark trip taking GIA researchers…

Swiss watch exports fell by 2.8% in 2024, with total shipments amounting to CHF 25.99 billion, primarily due to weaker…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Executive Director Melanie Grant is stepping down after two years in the…

The United States will require diamond importers to declare the country of mining origin for all shipments entering the country,…

De Beers Group and the Government of Botswana have concluded negotiations on a new 10-year sales agreement for rough diamonds…

The prices of fancy-colour diamonds fell by 2.2% in 2024, reflecting a slowdown in the luxury sector and broader economic…

Mountain Province Diamonds reported a 20% drop in annual revenue for 2024, with sales falling to $195.2 million. The company, which…

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced the launch of “Moments,” a global social media campaign highlighting the…

Michael Hill International has released its financial results for the first half of FY24, with the Canadian market showing modest…

Jemora Gemhouse, a new auction house specialising in rare and high-value polished coloured gemstones, has been unveiled in Dubai. The platform…

Canadian Olympic silver medallist and professional beach volleyball player Melissa Humaña-Paredes has partnered with Vancouver-based jewellery brand True Curated Designs…

Pandora has been named one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Corporate Knights at the World…

De Beers Group has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships for Indigenous women pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering,…

India’s polished diamond export sector showed some signs of stabilisation in December 2024, according to data from the Gems and…

Richemont, owner of brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Vhernier, achieved record sales in the third…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that Susan Jacques will retire as president and CEO at the end…

Diamond producers across Africa are reported to be supporting the adoption of the Authentia traceability platform, a technology-driven initiative designed…

Star Diamond Corporation has confirmed the sale of a 70.7-million-share block previously held by a former partner in its Fort…

Informa Markets Jewellery has announced the return of the Sustainability Awards by Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a programme designed to…

The Zambian government has reinstated a 15% export duty on emeralds, effective 1 January 2025, following a suspension that had…

De Beers Group and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s leading jewellery trade body, have launched a…

Halton Regional Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Mapleview Shopping Centre in Burlington. The…

TAG Heuer has been announced as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, marking a return to a role it last…